eldest son of Ming dynasty

Chapter 681 Governor Yingtian and Garrison of Nanjing

There were two consecutive heavy rains in Fengyang in early June. The raindrops outside the house crackled against the bamboo windows, and most of them fell on the ground and bounced into a vortex. The accompanying wind brought the rising wisps of water vapor into the house and hit it inside. On Jing Shaokui, the governor of Jiangxi who came from afar.

He is always out of tune with the mainstream officials, and it is always difficult for him to do so.

He was a lecturer in the officialdom, but he was not a Jinshi, and none of the high-ranking officials who were able to serve as examiners were related to him.

In addition, his official style was not so harmonious, which led to the possibility that the emperor in the entire court was familiar with him.

The emperor was watching the rain in front of the window and said to him: "...I will not stay in Zhongdu for too long. The ancestor worship is over and I will go to Hangzhou in a few days. You will go with me. The governor of Jiangxi should not serve again." ”

Jing Shaokui lowered his head slightly, "I obey the order. I wonder...what kind of mission will your Majesty send to me?"

"Governor Yingtian..." Zhu Houzhao frowned slightly as he faced the window, and then added again, "He also serves as the garrison of Nanjing."

This responsibility is heavy.

Almost half of Jiangnan was pressed on his shoulders.

Jing Shaokui knew the importance of this position, "I would like to thank Your Majesty for your kindness!"

"You are not a professional, but after 20 years of hard work, you should understand what I mean. After all, Wang Bing's appointment as governor of Yingtian is only temporary, and he still has to return to the capital. The current Nanjing garrison, Wei Guogong, is old and frail, and he was involved in that case , even if I don’t intend to take it seriously, I still have to show off.”

Of course Jing Shaokui knew, "I understand your Majesty's intention. Not only are you two unsuitable, but also because the matter of the gentry receiving food is extremely dangerous."

"Needless to say, it is dangerous. Xie Qian also said that from then on, the scholar-bureaucrats in the world would be alienated from my Zhu family. I think his words actually make some sense."

"Then why does Your Majesty still...?"

"You have to be polite when treating guests to dinner. I am willing to give them something to reward them, but I cannot use the lives of the Ming Dynasty and millions of people to win them over."

Jing Shaokui consoled him: "In this peaceful and prosperous time, your Majesty does not need to worry so much. Although things are difficult, they will be accomplished if they are done. Cleaning up the military camp was not as simple as this, but your Majesty still accomplished it."

"Well, I don't know how the war in the northwest is going..."

Although Zhu Houzhao didn't talk about it, he had been thinking about it these days.

He did so many things not for the purpose of going militarily, but necessary expansion of territory was still needed. At least he could not leave an unfriendly enemy country watching outside Jiayuguan.

The Hetao area can only be regarded as a recovery, and this time it is an external expansion.

But he issued the decree in April, and by June there was not even a military report.

In a war like this, no one can guarantee victory.

In Jing Shaokui's view, the emperor was always worried and diligent, but he didn't know much about northwest military affairs, so it was difficult to say anything.

Zhu Houzhao waved his hand and said, "From now on, the northwest and southeast will be troubled. After you arrive in Yingtian, you must stabilize the overall situation. It is estimated that many people will be unconvinced by your status as a juren, so you must stand firm and not be greedy or occupy. , remember, take care of yourself! You have to be strong to make iron, and I will support you if you do this."

This makes you angry.

"Yes! I will definitely live up to His Majesty's great trust!"

There is a lot of commotion in Nanjing city.

The number of people arrested by Wang Bing has increased to more than [-] people, and even involved some government officials.

But there are benefits to making such a commotion.At least all the houses and houses are much more honest. Now on the street, two carriages hit each other and the owner was injured. They got off the car and saluted each other. It’s not a big thing, it’s just a trivial matter. If you tell it in a few words, it will never get bigger. Noisy.

The emperor was angry, and the imperial guards intervened. After the conviction, these people tried the case extremely quickly, and the day for beheading was set.

One by one, those who had been arrogant and domineering in the past were put on iron chains and lined up to be executed. No one dared to disrupt the order in the city. If they were disobedient at this time, one more person would be beheaded.

Therefore, the crowd of ordinary people stood on the roadside and personally sent these prisoners on their way.

The disheveled people in the prison car looked up to the sky and shouted: "I'm wronged, I'm wronged!" Behind the prison car, the prisoners lined up in shackles, and they all seemed to have lost their souls.

As the team walked along, some officials shouted along the way: "Xiao Xunlong from Gaochun County, Yingtian Prefecture, is guilty of robbing civilian women and dominating people's property. He deserves to be punished!"

"The magistrate of Gaochun County, Yingtian Prefecture, committed the crime of shielding and killing people, and he should be punished!"

"Ni Tingxiang of Yingtian Prefecture has committed the crime of oppressing the people of the Siju Gang and deserves to be punished!"

……

This team swam twice on the main road in Nanjing City and kept shouting, just to let the people know the evil of this group of people!

Not only that, Wang Bing also instructed the victims to yell and curse along the way. These were all true, and the government was just providing convenience.

So many white-haired old parents cried until their voices broke and pointed at someone among them, crying and cursing, saying things like, "Give me back my daughter," "Worse than an animal."

There are more than 200 people, involving almost tens of thousands of victims.

With such a large number, even people who have never had anything to do with these people believe that these people are really bad!

As a result, people all over the city crowded the execution ground, watching the government kill these people as if watching the excitement!
"Good kill!! Good kill!!"

Such sounds resounded throughout the city.

Then Wang Bing quickly reported the specific situation to Zhu Houzhao.

Zhu Houzhao felt slightly satisfied when he saw this.

Jing Shaokui happened to be nearby, so after reading it, he handed it to him and said, "It was brought here in the rain. Take a look."

After Jing Shaokui read ten lines at a glance, he said excitedly: "Your Majesty's move is a real move to win the hearts of the people!"

"But why do I, the emperor, have to do such a thing? I just want to kill a few criminals like this, so what do I have to worry about?"

"What kind of person is Your Majesty? How can a minister dare to compare with Your Majesty? How can I have the courage of His Majesty? Now this matter can be settled, thanks to Your Majesty."

"Just say a few words of flattery, don't keep saying it."

"I know I'm wrong."

Zhu Houzhao sat down again. Wang Bing's memorial had relieved a worry in his heart, so he felt a little relieved, so even if it was a bad thing, he said it happily, "...We think it is a good result. I guess there will be no shortage of things in Nanjing." The young gentry doesn't think so. But whether they leave the text to edit me, or whether they try to run against me privately, I am not afraid. How can my achievements be wiped out by a few snarky words from a few slanderous scholars? of?"

"If there really is such a person, if I know one, I will catch one for Your Majesty."

"Don't worry, there will definitely be one." Zhu Houzhao squinted his eyes and chuckled, "I am just waiting for the military report from the northwest. When the time comes, I will send all these slanderous scholars to the northwest, so that they can build on my achievements. Wouldn't it be a pleasure to serve me? Next year, I will prepare to conquer Wala myself. In this way, one day when I go underground to meet my ancestors, I won't be able to tell only which of my ancestors' practices I have changed. At least, I will let my ancestors know that Taizu was I have taken back the territory that Taizong captured!"

A real man should be so vigorous and happy with his grudges. This feeling was something he had never experienced in his previous life.

Gradually the heavy rain stopped and the sun began to fall.

Zhu Houzhao also drove away the haze in his heart, doing big things and achieving big things, there is nothing to worry about.

"deliver an imperial order!"

You Zhi arrived from ten steps away.

"Get off and go to Hangzhou!"

"Yes!"

(End of this chapter)